Appalachian Educators Connection
September 10-16, 2018
Important Events this Week:
- PD Classroom Assessment Standards 10:30am RCOE #124A
- Transfer Educators RLC Graduation Planning Session 7:00-9:00pm (let Trisha know if you are interested in volunteering with helping; recommended for upperclassmen)
Tuesday, September 11
- LipSync Practice 5:00-7:00pm RCOE
- CANCELED PD "A Book For Every Child: Finding Mirrors, Windows, and Doors in Diverse Children's Literature 5:30pm RCOE #124A
Wednesday, September 12
- AppEd Meeting 5:30pm RCOE #124B/C
Thursday, September 13
- LipSync Prop/Banner Making 5:00-7:00pm RCOE James Center Conference Room
- Praxis Core Workshop 5:30pm RCOE #124 Hosted by the James Center for Student Success & Advising and the Student Learning Center. This workshop series is meant to provide study strategies, sample questions, and share campus resources to help you prepare for the Praxis Core test. This test is required for admission to the College of Education.
- Year of Wellness-Star Trek Discovery (see more info below) 6:00pm James Center Lounge
Friday, September 14
- PD Teaching Without Resources 3:00pm RCOE #124A
- Science Demonstration/Outreach Training with Science Instructor, Jeff Goodman 4:00pm (earn service hours for this)! RCOE #124
Saturday, September 15
Sunday, September 16
- LipSync Dress Rehearsal 5:00-7:00pm RCOE #124 (bring costumes and props)
Order your Homecoming T-shirts by Wednesday!
Hello again everyone! Just a reminder that you only have until Wednesday, the 12th, to buy our super cute homecoming shirts! They are short sleeved, Comfort Colors shirts and are $15. You can pay by sending $15 to @apped on Venmo and say what size shirt you would like. If you are participating in Lip Sync you are required to purchase the t-shirt. Please email us if you have any questions!
Sara Harrison | harrisonse@appstate.edu | 336-403-0945
Ragan Dalton | daltonre@appstate.edu| 336.884.2704
*Note* there is no front pocket on the t-shirt, we apologize for any confusion.
Year of Wellness-Star Trek Discovery
Thursday, September 13 6:00 – 7:30pm RCOE James Center for Student Success and Advising Lounge
Join us and view the first season of Star Trek Discovery.
Dates:
September 13 and 20
October 4 and 18
November 1, 15, 29
January 17, 31
February 21
March 14, 28
April 11, 25
Questions? Please contact Rebekah Saylors for more information.
NC Public School Forum Friday Report Topics:
- This Week on Education Matters: One-on-One with State Superintendent Mark Johnson
- Resilience & Learning: The First Year on an Important Journey
- Color of Education: An Evening with Nikole Hannah-Jones
- Test Scores Are Down in NC Public Schools. What Needs to Change?
- State Board Strife, School Performance Grades, and More
- NC Superintendent Accuses Board of Being 'Petty,' 'Hostile' as Members Urge Him to be More Transparent
- Six NC Schools Under Consideration for Innovative School District
- Why North Carolina's Youngest Students Will Get Some Relief From Testing This Year
- State Launches $35 Million School Safety Grant Program
- UNCP Enrollment Rises to Record
- Teachers Are Paid Almost 20 Percent Less Than Similar Professionals, Analysis Finds
- Study: Math Scores Drop For Low-Income Students Who Use Vouchers for Private Schools
- Private School Advantages Overhyped, Study Says
- Beginning Teacher Leadership Network (BTLN) Applications Open for 2018-19
- America to Me: Real Talk Campaign
- Women in Educational Leadership Symposium
- Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards for Science and Mathematics Teachers
Resource of the Week: The Counseling Center
Interested in a certification program in teaching English Learners?
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James Center for Student Success and Advising
Email: cavinessts@appstate.edu
Website: jamescenter.appstate.edu
Location: 151 College Street Boone, NC RCOE #105
Phone: (828) 262-6095
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/appstatejamescenter/